In Carl Sandburg’s famous 1914 poem “Chicago,” he praised the Windy City for its hardworking “Big Shoulders.” He might also have lauded the city’s sturdy and architecturally attractive buildings that ...

Chicago's rich history reveals itself in unexpected ways. The city is full of architectural and cultural historic treasures, and sometimes that history is quite literally underfoot. Walking through ...

AMES, Iowa -- The Wrigley Building ... the Chicago Tribune Tower ... the Merchandise Mart ... the Rookery. These are among the landmark Chicago skyscrapers that defined the city and inspired a nation ...

Explore the unique architecture and cityscape of Chicago, a city shaped by its specific time and place. This video delves into the historical and cultural significance of Chicago's landmarks and urban ...

Chicago helped shape the nation in so many ways, including the pioneering of skyscrapers – the big, beautiful buildings the city of big shoulders introduced to the world.

The Chicago Architecture Center’s free annual spectacle, Open House Chicago, returns this weekend, unlocking the doors to more than 200 sites that most of us might not otherwise see. Some old ...

Chicagoans know Robert A.M. Stern better than they might realize; his ubiquitous designs for bus stop shelters and other street furniture for JC Decaux have graced streets throughout the city since ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Matt Shaw is a NY–based writer covering architecture, art and design. Oct 14, 2025, 11:37am EDT Oct 14, 2025, 12:50pm EDT The ...

Join us for a compelling conversation between Lee Bey—architecture critic, author, and photographer; Mark Sexton – architect and Chicago Architecture Biennial Board Member; and Florencia Rodríguez, ...

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